Early Career - Industrial Maintenance Technician

Charter Manufacturing • Shawano, WI

28d • $26 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Jump Start your Career in Maintenance! Are you mechanically curious and ready to learn? We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated individual to join our team as an Entry Level Maintenance Technician. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, work with experienced professionals, and grow in a stable, team‑oriented environment — especially as we celebrate our 90th anniversary 2 Positions Available at Charter Casting — 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166 Opening 1: 2nd shift (10‑hour days). Start at 2pm and wrap up at midnight! Monday to Thursday. +2nd shift premium of an extra $1.50/hr Opening 2: 3rd shift (12-hour days). 7pm to 7am. Weekends - Friday, Saturday, Sunday. You work 36 hours and are paid for 40! + 3rd shift premium of an extra $2.25/hr Why Work Here: PAY: We offer a competitive base pay — now increased to $24.75 per hour + plus a shift premium = $26.25 - $27/hr BONUS: A $5,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS paid out after 90 days + quarterly bonuses + annual profit‑sharing bonus! BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision starting within 31 days of employment. Plus 401(k) with company match, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays & paid time off! TRAINING: We believe in training. Your experience + our training = success.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (we can help through our FREE GEDWorks program)
• A willingness to learn and basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read instructions and use basic math
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• 1+ year of prior manufacturing, maintenance, or mechanical experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with facility systems like dust collection (a plus, not a must!)

Responsibilities

• Learn how to inspect and maintain equipment that keeps our facility running smoothly
• Assist experienced mechanics with repairs and installations
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) tasks
• Operate forklifts and use basic hand tools
• Follow safety procedures to help maintain a safe and efficient workplace

Benefits

• Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision starting within 31 days of employment.
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonuses
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus
• $5,000 SIGN‑ON BONUS paid out after 90 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED